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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: December 23, 1970: Chapters 48 - 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phenomenon does Edith see as she lies awake in Chapter 48?
(a) An antique doll moving toward her.
(b) A ghost sobbing in the corner of the room.
(c) A light flying around the room.
(d) A rocker moving by itself.

2. How is Emeric Belasco described?
(a) Mad and evil.
(b) Evil and careless.
(c) Unaware of his own madness.
(d) Mad and corrupt.

3. What happens to the wall in the wine cellar when Ben removes the item he has uncovered?
(a) It doesn't move.
(b) It slides to the right.
(c) It rocks back and forth.
(d) It collapses.

4. What do Florence and Ben find after going down a set of stairs when they first start exploring the house together?
(a) An Olympic-sized swimming pool.
(b) A torture chamber.
(c) A makeshift laboratory.
(d) An oubliette.

5. Florence claims that she was attacked by whom/what at the beginning of Chapter 30?
(a) Ben.
(b) Emeric Belasco.
(c) Daniel Belasco.
(d) The cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edith react to the phenomenon she sees while lying awake?

2. What does Lionel ask Edith to get for him when they go to bed?

3. What phrase does Florence repeat after she is discovered naked in her room?

4. What is the first room Ben and Florence investigate after leaving Edith and Lionel to start the fire?

5. What does Barrett call the sound of Edith brushing her teeth and splashing the water as she washes her face?

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